Slocum Ranch Tank dam
Slocum Ranch Tank
Slocum Ranch Tank, located in Parker County, Texas, is a private water storage structure completed in 1970 with a height of 25 feet and a storage capacity of 48 acre-feet. The tank serves as a crucial resource for the surrounding area, with a normal storage level of 23 acre-feet and a surface area of 4.8 acres. Fed by a tributary of Bear Creek, the tank plays a vital role in water management and conservation in the region.
Despite its importance, Slocum Ranch Tank is not regulated or inspected by any state agency, and its hazard potential and condition assessment are not rated. However, the risk assessment indicates a moderate risk level of 3 on a scale of 1 to 5. With an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gate, there are no associated structures or locks with the tank. Although its risk management measures and emergency preparedness are not specified, the tank remains a significant asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area, contributing to the sustainability and resilience of the local water supply.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Slocum Ranch Tank -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Fork Trinity Rv At Kelly Rd Nr Aledo | 4 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Ds Lk Granbury Nr Granbury | 365 cfs | → |
| Clear Fk Trinity Rv Nr Weatherford | 0 cfs | → |
| Clear Fk Trinity Rv Nr Benbrook | 2 cfs | → |
| Marys Ck At Benbrook | 39 cfs | → |
| Brazos Rv Nr Dennis | 370 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Slocum Ranch Tank.
Boat launches
- Old Tin Top Road 1868-1998, Weatherford
- Peninsula Road Tarrant County
- East State Loop 426 621, Granbury
- North Lipan Drive 2301-2303, Granbury
- Rocky Creek Park Road Tarrant County
Campgrounds
- Hunter Park - Lake Granbury
- Site: 001, Loop: Mustang Non Site Specific
- Site: Gs, Loop: Mustang Point
- Thorp Spring - Lake Granbury
- Dinosaur Valley State Park
- Live Oak
Fishing spots
Track Slocum Ranch Tank in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Slocum Ranch Tank
Where does the data for Slocum Ranch Tank come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Not Available hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Slocum Ranch Tank.